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The US government evaluates draft agreement to end hostilities and neutralize Iranian nuclear capacity through financial incentives.
The White House investigation and high-level diplomatic negotiations indicate that the United States is considering releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets as part of a historic agreement.
In return, the Tehran government is expected to deliver its entire stockpile of enriched uranium, a measure seen as crucial to ending the conflict that began in February. The plan, detailed in a three-page draft, aims to consolidate a lasting ceasefire and ensure that the Iranian nuclear program remains under strict international supervision.
Terms of the agreement and the impasse over enrichment
The central proposal involves the transfer of about 2,000 kilograms of enriched uranium, including 450 kilograms with 60% purity, out of Iranian territory or its monitored neutralization.
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Iran contradicts Trump by denying the transfer of enriched uranium and reinforces nuclear sovereignty this Friday (17); The decision could escalate global tensions and impact negotiations on nuclear weapons.
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Trump claims that Iran promised never to close Hormuz again, and the reopening drops oil prices and boosts Wall Street.
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Iran declared that the security of the Persian Gulf will be for everyone or for no one — and threatened to attack ports of neighboring countries after the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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A neighboring country of Brazil starts to profit billions from oil after the war in Iran, sees its economy grow at an unusual pace, and enters a silent dilemma that few countries can resolve without a crisis.
The White House investigation into the viability of the pact highlights that the United States demands a 20-year moratorium on new enrichment activities, while Iran initially proposed a timeframe of only five years. International mediators, with support from countries like Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, are working to bridge this gap and establish an acceptable timeline for both powers.
Discussions have advanced significantly this week, although US officials emphasize that important gaps still need to be overcome before the final signing. The Iranian government seeks immediate financial relief for its economy, while Washington’s priority is the permanent deactivation of underground nuclear facilities.
According to the memorandum of understanding, Iran would only maintain above-ground research reactors intended exclusively for the production of medical isotopes.
Destination of nuclear material and international supervision
One of the most sensitive points of the White House investigation and the negotiation rounds in Islamabad concerns the physical destination of the uranium stored deep within fortified facilities.
While Washington pushes for the complete removal of the material to American territory, a compromise proposal suggests sending part of the uranium to a neutral third country. The remaining material would undergo the “down-blending” process within Iran itself, under the strict supervision of international inspectors to ensure it cannot be converted into weaponry.
Security in the Strait of Hormuz is also part of the negotiations, with reports that Iran has begun removing naval mines to ensure commercial flow. Despite the moderate optimism from some sectors, the White House investigation faces internal questioning about the application of the billions in resources that would be returned to Tehran.
The federal government argues that the agreement is the quickest way to neutralize the nuclear threat without the need for prolonged military escalation.
Next steps and the Executive’s position
President Donald Trump stated that negotiators should meet again this weekend to try to seal the agreement before the expiration of the current ceasefire, scheduled for April 22.
The White House investigation indicates that the amount of $20 billion is an intermediate figure, after Iran rejected an initial offer of $6 billion aimed only at humanitarian aid. The outcome of these talks will determine not only the nuclear future of the region but also the stability of global energy supply routes.
Although the Executive has publicly denied that the money is a direct payment, analysts emphasize that the unlocking of frozen funds is the key piece for Tehran’s cooperation. Transparency regarding the use of these funds and the effectiveness of monitoring the diluted uranium remain the pillars supporting the pact.
The successful conclusion of the White House investigation into the operational risks of the agreement could redefine the geopolitics of the Middle East in the coming years.
With information from Axios
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